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The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

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5:54

Chris Schulz: entertainment commentator recaps...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/10

It's been a disastrous week for big music festivals, as Burning Man and Electric Zoo attendees in the US were left disappointed. Electric Zoo, the three-day EDM festival held in New York was affected by production and capacity issues, with day 1 being cancelled and ticket holders being turned away. Burning Man was impacted by storms, with 72,000 festivalgoers being trapped by mud and extreme weather in the Nevada desert. Entertainment commentator recaps a full week of festival disasters here. LISTEN

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6:10

Aaron Dahmen: ZB Chief Political Reporter on what to...

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2023/09/10

It's a big week in the world of politics, as Treasury is set to publish the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) on Tuesday. All documents will be published on the Treasury's website shortly after 1.00pm on the day. ZB Chief Political Reporter Aaron Dahmen says this information will provide an indication of how much cash the Government has on hand ahead of the election- which will likely be very little. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:08

Elliott Smith: ZB rugby commentator recaps...

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2023/09/10

The second day of the 2023 Rugby World Cup has just wrapped up. Australia have kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign by putting Georgia to the sword 35-15 at Stade de France in Pool C. Ireland have crushed Romania 82-8 and Italy have swept Namibia 52-8. England have eased the weight public pressure with a resounding 27-10 win over Argentina in their opening Rugby World Cup Pool D match. ZB rugby commentator recaps the 'shambolic' second day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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11:14

Doug Gold: Author and More FM founder releases new...

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2023/09/09

Doug Gold has had a long and successful creative career in both media and literature. He began as a copywriter, founded More FM and then went on to consult for major media networks around the world. He eventually switched to writing novels, with his debut book becoming a success that sparked a bidding war amongst publishers. Following on from the success of 'The Note Through The Wire', he returned with another book- 'The Dressmaker and the Hidden Soldier'. "I didn't have any expectations for 'The

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13:49

Tim Voors: Author recounts five-month hike through...

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2023/09/09

Dutch writer Tim Voors has hiked his way through several regions- inspiring his creative projects. Voors is a 'thru-walker' who completed Aotearoa's infamous Te Araroa Trail in 2018, a journey that took 5 months and 4 million steps. He turned the adventure into a new memoir- Not Alone: Walking the Te Araroa Trail through New Zealand. "I asked myself the question- how can I try and give nature a structural role in my life. I love work and being in the city with my family, but I also love nature. I've

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7:24

Chris Bishop: National housing spokesperson on the...

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2023/09/09

National's Chris Bishop vows the use of emergency social housing motels in Rotorua will come to an end. The party will do so through building more social housing and implementing tighter eligibility criteria so people have to use grants in areas they are already living. Chris Bishop says emergency housing in Rotorua has become a 'massive' permanent institution, with the Government pumping millions into a short-term solution. "The Government has basically washed their hands of it and said- it's all

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6:39

Cameron George: Warriors CEO on the team's 32-6 loss...

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2023/09/09

Disappointing weekend for the Warriors, with the team getting trounced on Saturday. They were beaten 32-6 by the Penrith Panthers in Sydney, down 20-nil at the break with unforced errors hampering their efforts. The Warriors will get a second chance next weekend, and face off against either the Newcastle Knights or Canberra Raiders in Auckland. Warriors CEO Cameron George says the team's position in the top 4 gives them an advantage- and they'll bounce back. "It is what is is, and you've got to move

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2:51

Francesca Rudkin: Let's hope for a classier week of...

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2023/09/09

So the first week of campaigning is underway, and I’m already exhausted by the scale of scheduled events, appearances and the very bright pink ACT bus I encountered on Friday. And I’m mostly just watching it unfold from the comfort of my computer. How good is it to see the politicians on the road, selling their wares and finally giving us their vision for New Zealand through their policy announcements? Until earlier this year, the opposition's job was to tell us what they thought the Government

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4:20

Joan's picks: Prophet Song and The Dressmaker and the...

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2023/09/03

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch. This is on the longlist for the Booker Prize this year (shortlist due to be announced in late September. It’s a bit dystopian, although as with The Handmaid’s Tale it all feels a bit close to home ad almost in the here and now to me. Set in Dublin as Ireland is becoming a fascist state - begins with Eilish, a mother of four, answering the door to find men from the new Special Police on her doorstep wanting to interrogate her husband who’s a trade unionist. He’s eventually

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9:42

The Sunday Panel: Will Labour's dental care plan win...

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2023/09/03

This week on the Sunday Panel, commentator Irene Gardiner and Capital director Ben Thomas weighed in on the following issues of the week- and more! Labour has announced they'll roll out free dental care for under-30s if they get re-elected. They also plan to expand the workforce to support this policy. Is this a strong policy for Labour? Will it get votes? Freedoms NZ have been hijacking political events across the region with increasingly disruptive gestures. What are they trying to achieve? Don’t

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4:29

Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on getting...

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2023/09/03

It's an unfortunately common scenario- being faced with an endlessly long line when you're trying to get through the airport. Travellers everywhere have complained about the 'chaotic' state of Auckland Airport, and tales of 2-hour wait times have surfaced after the borders re-opened. BloggerAtLarge's Megan Singleton recommends checking the Auckland Airport app and planning ahead early to avoid being blindsided by extra stress. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:00

Erin O'Hara: Naturopath and wellness expert on...

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2023/09/03

There's many benefits to starting a strenuous workout, but there's one unexpected drawback to consider after the fact. Delayed-onset muscle soreness can peak hours or days after physical activity, and it seems to affect people of all fitness levels. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara says this condition is linked to temporary microtears- and it can be alleviated by hydration and warmup exercises. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

Mike Van de Elzen: Hot and crispy chicken

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2023/09/03

Hot and crispy chicken: Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthways 2 skinless legs, cut into thigh and drumstick 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika powder 1 tbsp garlic powder Salt and white pepper 2 cup panko crumbs Preheat an oven to 180*c. Place the chicken into a pot of cold water and season with a good pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes,

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5:42

Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on the Kiwi songs...

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2023/09/03

The five Kiwi songs nominated for the 2023 APRA Silver Scroll Awards have been confirmed- and there's some big names in the mix. Marlon Williams, The Beths, Avantdale Bowling Club, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Tiny Ruins have all made the shortlist ahead of October's ceremony. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall says the awards celebrate the craft of songwriting, with each nominated artist being judged of how they pair words with music. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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6:53

Jason Walls: ZB Political Editor on Labour promising...

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2023/09/03

The Labour Party successfully announced their latest campaign promise- amid ongoing interruptions from political protestors. Labour's announced free dental care for under 30s - coming into force in stages from 2025. It's also promised to increase the dental course cap by 50 percent to grow the workforce. However, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' speech was hijacked and derailed by Freedoms NZ supporters interrupting the announcement multiple times. ZB Political Editor Jason Walls says this was an

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13:33

Keven Mealamu and Grant Nisbett: former All Blacks...

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2023/09/03

The All Blacks are less than a week away from their highly anticipated World Cup kick-off. Next Saturday, New Zealand will face off against France in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup- a match that could help the All Blacks lift the trophy for a record-breaking fourth time. Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu says there's a lot of excitement ahead of the match- but the team will be eager to get the first match under their belts after last week's historic loss. "It's a wake-up call- I

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16:32

Allie Pepper: Sydney-based mountaineer on...

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin ·

2023/09/02

A Sydney-based mountaineer has set her sights on reaching the world's highest mountains in just three years. Allie Pepper made history as the first Australian woman to summit Broad Peak on the China/Pakistan border- the first phase of her grand plan. She aims to beat the speed record for climbing the world's 14 highest mountains without supplemental oxygen by 2026. "In terms of statistics- it's 10 times harder. Roughly speaking, if you look at the statistics of the amount of people that have

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8:22

Jono Dean: Ruapehu Alpine Lifts CEO on the 70th...

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2023/09/02

It's a big weekend for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts- the company celebrated its 70th anniversary. This celebration was left in limbo after the company was put into administration in October following months of financial uncertainty. A last-minute bailout in June kept Ruapehu Alpine Lifts as temporary operators for the 2023 ski season. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts CEO Jono Dean says this milestone is still worth celebrating, despite working through difficult circumstances. "We can't dismiss the fact that we've been

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2:58

Francesca Rudkin: Here's one thing I don't love about...

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2023/09/02

So we are off and running. After saying I felt political parties have been in campaign mode since the beginning of the year, they officially are now Parliament has adjourned. I enjoy a general election. I like the banter, the contest of ideas, the showmanship, and how politics and politicians come to the people. It’s a bit more exciting than watching Parliamentary TV on a quiet Tuesday afternoon. It’s also a bit silly. On Thursday evening driving into Auckland CBD I sat at a large intersection

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12:39

Mark Withee: Lieutenant Colonel and Weather...

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2023/09/02

The US has entered peak 'hurricane season', with a high percentage of tropical cyclones set to hit the nation in the coming weeks. Hurricane Idalia has torn its way through Florida, and The National Hurricane Centre is monitoring at least 4 other named storms. Lieutenant Colonel Mark Withee, a Weather Reconnaissance Squadron navigator, says each hurricane season is different, with some years being busier than others. "The hurricane season starts on June 1, but it typically doesn't ramp up until

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